Our Fire Science Program for
2025–2026
Program Highlights
- Experience the thrill of saving lives and fighting fires.
- Use firefighting vehicles, hoses, Jaws of Life, saws, axes, and rope rescue equipment.
- Perform lifesaving medical and rescue techniques to provide emergency services to those in need.
Career Focus
- Upon successful completion of the two-year program, students have the opportunity to test for Wildland Firefighter, CPR, and OSHA certifications.
Listing of Instructional Topics
- Building Construction
- Evidence Preserving and Sampling
- Fire Behavior
- Fire Shelters
- Forcible Entry
- Map Reading and Compass
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Ropes and Knots
- Search and Rescue
- Transportation Safety
- Victim Rescue
- Wildland Fire Behavior
Wildland Firefighter Entry Level Salary Range*
- Hourly: $12.89–$22.13
- Annual: $26,810–$46,030
*Source - Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages
Related Career Pathways
- Communications Dispatcher
- Emergency Medical Technician*
- Field Analyst*
- Firefighter*
- Fire Investigator*
- Fire Chief*
- Fire Protection Engineer*
- Fire Rescue Supervisor*
- Hazardous Material Responder
- Military Personnel
- OSHA Technician*
- Paramedic*
*with additional education in this field.